39+ Dentist Jobs in Iowa
Dentist positions in Iowa with $120K-$200K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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39+ Dentist Jobs in Iowa Available Now
These 21 roles pay ~$115k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Iowa Compares for Dentist Pay
Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own dentist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Dentist roles in Iowa advertise $96k below the $177k median across the 49 states we can measure, where Maine leads at $325k.
| State | Median pay | vs IA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $81k | — | 6.3/10 | 19 |
| Maine#1 | $325k | +$244k | 2.8/10 | 5 |
| Missouriborders | $199k | +$118k | 5.8/10 | 58 |
| South Dakotaborders | $198k | +$117k | 6.6/10 | 6 |
| Minnesotaborders | $168k | +$88k | 4.8/10 | 46 |
| Illinoisborders | $148k | +$67k | 5.5/10 | 80 |
| Wisconsinborders | $136k | +$55k | 5.7/10 | 81 |
| Nebraskaborders | $107k | +$26k | 6.9/10 | 13 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states.
Dentist Jobs in Iowa: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Iowa offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking dentist jobs in iowa. With 39+ open positions and salaries ranging from $83K to $313K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Dentist Jobs in Iowa on this page have an average score of 4.4/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for dentist jobs in iowa include Smile Brands, D4C Dental Brands, Aspen Dental, Primary Health Care, and more. Positions span dentist jobs iowa. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for dentist jobs in iowa, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do dentist earn in Iowa?
Listed dentist in Iowa on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $83K to $313K per year, with a median near $160K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid dentist jobs available?
Some dentist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which dentist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every dentist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring dentist in Iowa right now?
Employers currently hiring for dentist roles include Smile Brands, D4C Dental Brands, Aspen Dental, Primary Health Care, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many dentist jobs in iowa are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 39+ dentist positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Dentist Jobs in Iowa
Aspen Dental6 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Iowa Primary Care Association5 open roles here · WLB 59/100
- Smile Brands5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Aria Care Partners3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Aligned Dental Partners2 open roles here · WLB 75/100
D4C Dental Brands2 open roles here · WLB 75/100- IIowa Dental Associates2 open roles here
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